Ursula Days
Ursula Days Class of 2014 Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management “I’m always encouraging people to go back to school. The competition that’s out here now is so fierce. The degree really makes a difference. It’s a determining factor for many jobs. For me, it was a personal accomplishment as well as a career-oriented accomplishment.” […]
Amanda Heck
Amanda Heck Class of 2013 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Amanda Heck has achieved a lot of milestones the past few years. She recently celebrated her 13-year anniversary with her husband and also furthered her education. Amanda had an interest in college, but like many others at Peirce, she didn’t have a clear-cut path to […]
Cathy Arnold
Cathy Arnold Class of 2014 Bachelor of Science in Accounting Born in the West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia Cathy Arnold finished high school early, at just 16. She applied to the Community College of Philadelphia shortly after but decided instead to pursue a job opportunity with the Internal Revenue Service. Five years later, her […]
Nephetina Serrano
Nephetina Serrano Class of 2014 Associate in Science in Business Administration Many have asked me why, with all that I have going on, do I commute nearly two hours from my home in Delaware to attend class (especially when Peirce offers complete degrees online)? The truth? I do it for the experience. Finishing What I […]
Myrna Coleman
Myrna Coleman Class of 2013 Associate inScience in General Studies I was always trying to figure out a way to get back to school to earn my degree, and I just couldn’t figure it out. My life was so demanding and by the time I got home, I was just tired. But people have said […]
Peirce College & the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Collaborate to Expand Access to Professional Growth for Commonwealth Employees
Peirce College & the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Collaborate to Expand Access to Professional Growth for Commonwealth Employees Philadelphia – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Peirce College are collaborating to expand access to flexible, online programs designed for busy adults that can prepare Commonwealth employees for professional development and advancement. Through a cooperative agreement, full time and […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating the Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution in PA
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating the Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution in PA (from left) Dr. Jill Murray, president of Lackawanna College, and Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president & CEO of Peirce College, plan to join forces to expand access to accessible, affordable, high-quality education for more students Scranton, […]
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2024
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2024 Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated to adult learners celebrates the accomplishments of 336 graduates at in-person ceremony PHILADELPHIA, PA – For the Peirce College Class of 2024, lifelong learning is more than just a catch phrase. For many of these 336 graduates, the pursuit of a higher education credential has […]
Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO of Peirce College, Named a 2024 Trailblazer in Higher Education
Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO of Peirce College, Named a 2024 Trailblazer in Higher Education Dr. Caro honored by City & State PA alongside other high-profile educational leaders PHILADELPHIA, PA – For the third year in a row, Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, Peirce president and CEO, has been honored by City and State PA for […]
Chellie Cameron to Deliver Peirce College 2024 Commencement Address
Chellie Cameron to Deliver Peirce College 2024 Commencement Address President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to address more than 335 graduates PHILADELPHIA, PA – Chellie Cameron, renowned regional business and aviation leader and president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia will provide the 2024 […]